Which oil to use?

Post by **Neuk** » Mon Apr 14, 2014 12:12 pm

graham savage wrote:
Neuk wrote:
zane.mk1 wrote:The manual refers to semi - synthetic & fully synthetic, vw502,503

I am going with the blue bottle.

tx for all the help!
That should be perfect, I think the AV version of that oil is VW505 compliant as well which is for most PD TDi engines and VR6's...
Also got Ultra Extra 5w30 which is VW507 spec

Now just trying to get the Ultra Racing 10W60...

I see there is quite a vast Ultra range...

graham savage · Post by **graham savage** » Mon Apr 14, 2014 4:50 pm

Yip launched recently

I'm using the ultra extra in everything now, except the mk2 LOL - can't wait for some ultra racing to throw in it

zane.mk1 · Post by **zane.mk1** » Tue Apr 15, 2014 9:59 am

graham savage wrote:Yip launched recently

I'm using the ultra extra in everything now, except the mk2 LOL - can't wait for some ultra racing to throw in it

Got the HX7, serviced the car last night.

Found that they supplied the incorrect fuel filter. Can anyone tell me what fuel filter I need?

Apparently I got the Polo's fuel filter with the removable reservoir(I think that's what you call it)

zain_c · Post by **zain_c** » Tue Apr 15, 2014 10:36 am

10w40

PoLonY · Post by **PoLonY** » Tue Apr 15, 2014 10:38 am

graham savage wrote:Yip launched recently

I'm using the ultra extra in everything now, except the mk2 LOL - can't wait for some ultra racing to throw in it

Hmmm how much is the Ultra Racing going for?

Volvo needs a service and usually uses Edge 10W60, I like Shell oils so if they have a 10W60 Shell then would be keen to try it

Post by **Neuk** » Tue Apr 15, 2014 10:44 am

PoLonY wrote:
graham savage wrote:Yip launched recently

I'm using the ultra extra in everything now, except the mk2 LOL - can't wait for some ultra racing to throw in it
Hmmm how much is the Ultra Racing going for?

Volvo needs a service and usually uses Edge 10W60, I like Shell oils so if they have a 10W60 Shell then would be keen to try it

The Ultra Racing is for high performance cars, I wouldn't bother, I have some old oil I pulled out the Variant in storage that you can use...

PoLonY · Post by **PoLonY** » Tue Apr 15, 2014 10:49 am

Neuk wrote:
PoLonY wrote:
graham savage wrote:Yip launched recently

I'm using the ultra extra in everything now, except the mk2 LOL - can't wait for some ultra racing to throw in it
Hmmm how much is the Ultra Racing going for?

Volvo needs a service and usually uses Edge 10W60, I like Shell oils so if they have a 10W60 Shell then would be keen to try it
The Ultra Racing is for high performance cars, I wouldn't bother, I have some old oil I pulled out the Variant in storage that you can use...

Dyno says I have a high performance car mkay

Post by **Neuk** » Tue Apr 15, 2014 10:58 am

PoLonY wrote:
Neuk wrote:
PoLonY wrote:
graham savage wrote:Yip launched recently

I'm using the ultra extra in everything now, except the mk2 LOL - can't wait for some ultra racing to throw in it
Hmmm how much is the Ultra Racing going for?

Volvo needs a service and usually uses Edge 10W60, I like Shell oils so if they have a 10W60 Shell then would be keen to try it
The Ultra Racing is for high performance cars, I wouldn't bother, I have some old oil I pulled out the Variant in storage that you can use...
Dyno says I have a high performance car mkay

DYNO LIED

zane.mk1 · Post by **zane.mk1** » Tue Apr 15, 2014 1:11 pm

zane.mk1 wrote:
graham savage wrote:Yip launched recently

I'm using the ultra extra in everything now, except the mk2 LOL - can't wait for some ultra racing to throw in it
Got the HX7, serviced the car last night.

Found that they supplied the incorrect fuel filter. Can anyone tell me what fuel filter I need?

Apparently I got the Polo's fuel filter with the removable reservoir(I think that's what you call it)

Advice please?

Jennifer_a · Post by **Jennifer_a** » Tue Apr 15, 2014 2:14 pm

Gee no sorry honestly do not know, they have to supply the correct fuel filter if you give 'em the correct VIN

Post by **Neuk** » Tue Apr 15, 2014 2:21 pm

zane.mk1 wrote:
zane.mk1 wrote:
graham savage wrote:Yip launched recently

I'm using the ultra extra in everything now, except the mk2 LOL - can't wait for some ultra racing to throw in it
Got the HX7, serviced the car last night.

Found that they supplied the incorrect fuel filter. Can anyone tell me what fuel filter I need?

Apparently I got the Polo's fuel filter with the removable reservoir(I think that's what you call it)
Advice please?

PM Viper or Graham Savage on this forum, they will be able to help you out...

katotter · Post by **katotter** » Tue Apr 15, 2014 2:25 pm

I use Castrol, seems like I need to take out my engine, **** it in the bin and replace it?

Post by **Neuk** » Tue Apr 15, 2014 4:33 pm

katotter wrote:I use Castrol, seems like I need to take out my engine, **** it in the bin and replace it?

Yes...

Jennifer_a · Post by **Jennifer_a** » Tue Apr 22, 2014 3:09 pm

Hey Castrol have been around for ages, can it really be that bad? My brother uses the silver bottle (Shell Helix Ultra F/S 5W40) in his C63. My brother an I have standardised on Shell Helix Ultra F/S 5W40 on our cars

Scatman · Post by **Scatman** » Tue Apr 22, 2014 3:16 pm

You won't believe the crud that I've seen in engines which run Castrol. Even my 1.4i Citi's sump was disgusting after 120 000kms using VW dealership Castrol oil. I immediately switched over to Shell after the 120 000km warranty expired and the engine was squeeky clean and golden when I opened it again on 240 000kms. The expensive Castrol is pretty much on par with the other top brands, but in the lower spectrum Castrol is pretty poor from what I've seen.

My cousin builds drag motors, racecar engines etc, and he says he had lots of foaming issues with Castrol and only uses Shell - his problems are solved with regards to foaming and loss of oil pressure when things get really hot in the engine.

Jennifer_a · Post by **Jennifer_a** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 3:33 am

I guess as with everything you get what you pay for. How is the more expensive Castrol Edge F/S?

Scatman · Post by **Scatman** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 8:10 am

Jennifer_a wrote:I guess as with everything you get what you pay for. How is the more expensive Castrol Edge F/S?

I'd guess that it's probably good stuff. But I won't ever use any Castrol oil ever again, not even in my lawnmower. The only reason VWSA uses Castrol is because of marketing and kickbacks - not because it is the best oil for your VW.

Jennifer_a · Post by **Jennifer_a** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 8:28 am

I agree, I also prefer Shell. Yes unfortunately corruption and politics have infested every sector in our country. Its sad that even agents won't put oil in your car which is best for the engine, morals and ethics is something from the distant past, everything is about money now.

Even at Mercedes we wanted to buy Mobil one which they recommended we top up with in the begining now they say they do not sell it anymore and it has been replaced with non F/S "Mercedes oil" because F/S is too expensive so obviously they also do not use F/S anymore when servicing your vehicle, we have now taken over / assumed responsibility of servicing the C and use Shell Helix Ultra F/S

4ePikanini · Post by **4ePikanini** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 9:52 am

Buy the best oil you can but shop around for prices.

My R5 demands 505.01 so I use Helix HX7 AV 5w-30.

Goldwagen wants R185/liter.
I got it from Buffalo Lubricants across the street for R84/liter.

Jennifer_a · Post by **Jennifer_a** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 10:16 am

Gee thats a massive price difference! Yip, agreed, never skimp on oil quality for your car, its cheaper to use decent oil than to repair your car

GTiDon · Post by **GTiDon** » Thu Apr 24, 2014 3:17 pm

Anybody had bad experience with edge? What are they?
I am using it since I built my turbo, haven't found any sludge yet.

GTiDon · Post by **GTiDon** » Thu Apr 24, 2014 3:19 pm

zane.mk1 wrote:
graham savage wrote:Yip launched recently

I'm using the ultra extra in everything now, except the mk2 LOL - can't wait for some ultra racing to throw in it
Got the HX7, serviced the car last night.

Found that they supplied the incorrect fuel filter. Can anyone tell me what fuel filter I need?

Apparently I got the Polo's fuel filter with the removable reservoir(I think that's what you call it)

Wrong filter for a golf? If anybody supplies a wrong filter for a golf they should not be working in a spares shop

Jennifer_a · Post by **Jennifer_a** » Thu Apr 24, 2014 3:35 pm

Incorrect parts supply happens all the time, a while ago I ordered a clutch switch for my Golf 4 GTI and unknowingly received a brake switch (should have removed the clutch switch first so I knew what it looks like), when over the weekend I wanted to install the clutch swith I found it was a brake switch

GTiDon · Post by **GTiDon** » Thu Apr 24, 2014 3:41 pm

Jennifer_a wrote:Incorrect parts supply happens all the time, a while ago I ordered a clutch switch for my Golf 4 GTI and unknowingly received a brake switch (should have removed the clutch switch first so I knew what it looks like), when over the weekend I wanted to install the clutch swith I found it was a brake switch

That switch I can understand. Not many people know what a Golf 4 clutch switch looks like. But a golf oil filter must be the single most popular item sold by any parts shop.

Jennifer_a · Post by **Jennifer_a** » Thu Apr 24, 2014 6:31 pm

I agree in todays world with part numbers and IT systems faults like this should not happen but it seems no system is 100% lol

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